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Children are more susceptible to colds than adults because they haven’t built up enough specific immunity to fight the many different cold viruses and they don’t have the same reflexes as adults when it comes to hygiene. 

Ear infection from a cold...
In children, a cold can easily lead to an ear infection because their Eustachian tubes are shorter and more horizontal than those of adults. As many as 75% of children develop an ear infection before the age of 3. Ear infections are often accompanied by a cold or teething. Most ear infections are resolved within 7 to 14 days, but in some cases they can recur or become chronic. Liquid remaining in the middle ear after an infection can lead to recurring ear infections and even a loss of hearing.

What you can do 
A.Vogel’s Echinaforce Junior is the perfect remedy for all kinds of infections. Like other A.Vogel products derived from Echinacea purpurea, Echinaforce Junior is an immune system stimulant that has been proven to help fight off both viral and bacterial infections. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. 

Research clearly shows that Echinacea purpurea helps rid children of cold and flu symptoms faster and reduces the risk of recurrence. Taken preventively, it also increases the time between infections.

Teach your children to wash their hands thoroughly and try to convince them to do so on a regular basis!!!! It’s important to drink plenty of water, rather than juice. Make sure your kids get sufficient rest when tired and that they eat only when hungry. It also helps to avoid mucus-forming foods such as dairy products, oats, white flour and bananas. 

Reduce their intake of refined sugar as it can suppress their immune system, making it less effective. Echinaforce Junior can be taken with conventional medications such as antibiotics, children’s acetaminophen, etc. To help relieve severe ear pain, a few drops ofAromaforce essential oil of peppermint canbe applied behind the ears. 

What to do for cough?
For a persistent cough, the best remedy is A.Vogel’s Soothing Cough Syrup. Made from the juice of fresh Spruce buds, it soothes the throat, reduces spasms and inflammation and dilutes secretions, making it easier to discharge mucus. It contains natural sugars that act as an expectorant and help dilute secretions for up to 2 hours. These sugars have the added advantage of making the product more pleasant tasting for children.

In colour therapy the Red colour is linked to your root chakra which governs your physical body and your overall vitality. When your Red root chakra centre is deficient you experience symptoms of fatigue, anemia, weight gain, lower back pain, sciatica, rheumatism, arthritis, poor circulation, body temperature regulation problems (cold hands or feet), frequent colds, low blood pressure or depression.

The root chakra is also our passion center – a perfect chakra to look at on Valentine’s Day!

Red is referred to as a hot colour, which in essence is your life force, fire, or heat activity in your body as well as your body’s movement. Emotionally it is the energy that helps you to live life with passion. Red is your excitement, your driving force and your motivation.

If you’re lacking a zest for life it means you need Red power!

REVITALIZING RED PROGRAM  (Inspired by Colour Energy)

A simple yet powerful physical vitality booster is a 20 minute Red Colour Bath treatment together with several drops of essential oils and 2-3 Tablespoons of Dead Sea Salts or Himalayan Salts (for the gentler pink energy of Universal Love).

Salts help to prepare your body for the absorption of Red’s vibration. The Salts help to release toxins (which cause blockages) and cellulite through the pores of the skin while adding nourishment and softness. They also replenish the body with their high content of essential minerals.

The elements in Whole Salts help to rid your body of toxins so that your internal organs can function at a normal capacity, which in turn creates a vibrant aura. The combination of Dead Sea Salts, Red Colour Bath and a Red therapeutic oil blend facilitates an incredible cellular treatment!

The Red energy stimulates the Root chakra that governs our adrenal glands and our innate survival  instincts – our physical right to exist. A 20-30 minute Red Colour Bath can support adrenal function with the Red’s natural adrenal supporting qualities. Nowadays, with our stressful lifestyle, Red provides the strength to forge ahead so that we can reach our goals.

To experience the Red’s life-giving power during the day, place a few drops of a Red-based Essential Oil Blend on your wrists, pubic or tail bone or on the soles of your feet. The energizing aroma of pure essential oils increases the effectiveness of the revitalizing program.

Further enhance your day with Red clothing, Red glasses, a grounding Red Tiger’s Eye stone in your

pocket or a cup of Red Zinger, Cinnamon or Ginseng tea.

Essential Oils to Enhance the Red Energy in Your Life: 

Any Root or Rhizome Essential Oil will carry the right vibrations for the root (red) chakra. 

You may also consider adrenal supporting or invigorating essential oils.  Avoid adrenal stimulants if you are excessively stressed.  (Pine)

Benzoin, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove Bud, Juniper, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Spruce (black), Vetivert, Ylang Ylang, Colour Energy’s Red Chakra Blend, Colour Energy’s Chi Therapy Blend. 

Essential Oils to Enhance the Pink Universal Love Energy in Your Life:

ROSE!  There are 3 types – but they are all amazing – try them in hydrosol form for a more cost effective way to enjoy rose’s benefits (Rose is too expensive for a bath generally – but if you want to treat yourself – try a milk bath with rose petals or a few drops of essential oil).